Diseases

Non-drug therapies show promise for osteoarthritis

Simple, everyday treatments may offer safer and more effective relief for knee pain than commonly used medication.

Study finds 31% reduction in first heart attacks with cholesterol drug

A widely used cholesterol drug may cut first-time heart attack risk by 31%—even before disease is detected.

New Covid variant spreads across the US

A newly detected Covid variant is beginning to spread across the US, prompting experts to take a closer look at how it behaves.

UK meat recall after listeria found, with rare meningitis risk

A routine supermarket purchase has triggered a health alert, as a common meat product is recalled over bacteria that can, in rare cases, lead to meningitis.

Study examines supplement’s effect on osteoarthritis

New research suggests a common dietary supplement may help reduce pain in people with osteoarthritis.

Non-drug therapies show promise for osteoarthritis

Simple, everyday treatments may offer safer and more effective relief for knee pain than commonly used medication.

Study finds 31% reduction in first heart attacks with cholesterol drug

A widely used cholesterol drug may cut first-time heart attack risk by 31%—even before disease is detected.

New Covid variant spreads across the US

A newly detected Covid variant is beginning to spread across the US, prompting experts to take a closer look at how it behaves.

UK meat recall after listeria found, with rare meningitis risk

A routine supermarket purchase has triggered a health alert, as a common meat product is recalled over bacteria that can, in rare cases, lead to meningitis.

New research leads to updated blood pressure guidelines

Updated guidelines give people with high blood pressure more options to improve their health.Here are the new guidelines you should follow if you have...

WHO says Nipah virus outbreak in India poses low global threat

A new case of illness in India has once again drawn attention to the Nipah virus, but does it give cause for concern about a worldwide pandemic?

New study: Around 40 percent of all cancer cases can be prevented

A major international study brings together data from around the world, and the results suggest that many cancer cases could have been avoided.

WHO study examines preventable causes of cancer worldwide

New international research highlights how common, preventable factors continue to play a major role in global cancer rates.

Fecal transplants may improve response to cancer immunotherapy

Researchers are testing whether fecal microbiota transplants can reduce side effects and boost cancer treatment response.

New research suggests hidden body fat may accelerate brain aging

People who appear healthy based on body weight alone may still face an overlooked risk to their brain health.